The Political ClassroomAuthor Paula McAvoy discusses how schools can prepare students to become knowledgeable and engaged citizens of our democracy. How do we encourage student deliberation about controversial public issues and why is it urgent for us to do so?

Animal Rights as a Social Justice Issue

Dr. Robert Jones defines and discusses the pervasiveness of "speciesism". Social justice movements routinely ignore the violence, exploitation, domination and objectification of non-human species. Why animal rights matter to the future of peace and social justice on our planet.